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Stellar characters redeem tiresome monster plot

Aleksander Chan June 10, 2011

J.J. Abrams has a maddening tendency to oscillate between almost transcendent poignancy and superficial enigmas. Perhaps best known for his TV show “Lost,” his monster movie fake-out “Cloverfield”...

Matt & Kim to make coming stop in Austin

Julie Rene Tran June 9, 2011

"Block After Block" - Matt & Kim From stripping down to their birthday suits in the middle of Times Square in their music video “Lesson Learned” to turning their audience into...

Special effects and education meld in Hollywood-style Stunt Camp

Aaron West June 9, 2011

For lots of kids, summer is synonymous with explosion-packed, action blockbusters, but for kids enrolled in Stunt Camp, summer represents a chance to learn how those movies are created while experimenting...

German beer keeps cool during summer heat

Gerald Rich June 9, 2011

Summertime means “beer-time” in Texas. Anytime is “beer:30” when it’s this hot outside. Aside from your usual cold Miller High Life or a Lonestar, a hefeweizen is also...

Streaming services boast convenience, lack reliability

Aleksander Chan June 9, 2011

Steve Jobs unveiled the new iCloud service, which will sync your computer’s music, photos, calendar and email across all of your devices (including iPhones) instantaneously over the Internet,...

Dance company showcases art of tap with festival

Rachel Perlmutter June 8, 2011

Three dancers move to the center of the room into their positions. Their tap shoes click-clack against the wooden floors. Swing music plays over loudspeakers, and the dancers’ feet begin to flutter...

‘L.A. Noire’ packs style, lacks substance

Allistair Pinsof June 8, 2011

    “L.A. Noire” Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (reviewed) Genre: Adventure Score: C- For Fans of: Heavy Rain, Shenmue, Film noir In an alternate...

Collaborations blend humor with dark subjects

Ao Meng June 7, 2011

Barfwater #1 Edited by Tim Root 44 pages, Black and white Available by [email protected] Cartoonist Tim Root’s cover for “Barfwater #1” is absolutely gorgeous....

‘Suck it and See’ boasts perfectly crafted tracks

Christopher Nguyen June 7, 2011

Arctic Monkeys Suck it and See Genre: Alternative Rock Grade: B+ For fans of: Oasis, Arcade Fire, Lily Allen Editor's Note: Listen to tracks from Suck It and See on Soundcloud The...

‘Arabia Mountain’ blends retro elements, lo-fi sound

Christopher Nguyen June 7, 2011

The Black Lips Arabia Mountain Genre: Garage Rock Grade: B+ For fans of: The Clash, The White Stripes, The Strokes For their sixth studio album, Arabia Mountain, The Black...

Summer TV: what to watch, what to avoid

Aleksander Chan June 7, 2011

Unlike the bountiful lineups of fall, summer TV offers slimmer pickings. That makes it easier to decide what’s worthy of your time after a day of summer fun. Here are the most high-profile new and...

UT alumnus heats up kitchen with singles’ cookbook

Julie Rene Tran June 6, 2011

Editor's Note: For recipe cards from "Cooking for One," view related images on the left. Culinary chefs, newspaper editors and foodies flocked to food and travel writer Joe Yonan’s...

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